I probably should have put this in the other thread, but such news deserves it's own. I hope Pioli is working the phones right now.

The article realy doesn't say too much. If it happens, most of us will be happy;
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05-01-2009, 05:35 PM

northwest

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Originally Posted by pbatrucker

The article realy doesn't say too much. If it happens, most of us will be happy;
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i know it doesn't say too much, but after hearing that he reported, it seemed like boldin was going to be content, and now it doesn't seem that way. the fact that he reported and he wasnt traded in the draft made me think it would really be nice, but it probably wouldn't end up happening, even if it seems right.

05-01-2009, 06:42 PM

Vanilla Garilla

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Originally Posted by KansasCityChris

This post is absolutly nothing IMO. It seems that it is more of your desire than actual news and thats all good but, you should have put it in the other post. I would love to see Boldin as a Chief, doubt it will happen with his contract situation and as in the past, players don't get to choose where they play while under contract. He will not be put on the trading block of any kind IMO so that would mean Pioli would have to make a initiative move to aquire him and that is not his style. If Arizona were to say he is ok to inquire about which I doubt, Pioli would possiblly make an offer but fact is he won't go after him unless he knows it's ok with the Cards to do so.

We say this often but lets just have a closer look at 2 other pro bowlers that have been under contract this season:

Tony Gonzales- Wanted traded, wish fulfilled.

Jay Cutler- Wanted Traded, wish fulfilled.

Bottom line is, you will not get the true production out of a player if he does not want to be there, case in point Chad Johnson, or OCHO SINCO whatever. So this trade is very possible, and in fact Boldin is likely to be traded somewhere before pre season starts.

05-01-2009, 06:49 PM

DT14PRIEST

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Garilla

We say this often but lets just have a closer look at 2 other pro bowlers that have been under contract this season:

Tony Gonzales- Wanted traded, wish fulfilled.

Jay Cutler- Wanted Traded, wish fulfilled.

Bottom line is, you will not get the true production out of a player if he does not want to be there, case in point Chad Johnson, or OCHO SINCO whatever. So this trade is very possible, and in fact Boldin is likely to be traded somewhere before pre season starts.

Meh...Tony wanted out last season as well but still played at his usual level last season. I think if he was still here he would've done the same and played to his potential.

That being said...

Jay on the other hand I could see holding out till week 10 (week players have to show up to earn a paycheck for that season).

But you're right most teams will entertain the thought of trading/releasing a disgruntled pro bowler (don't forget Edge)

05-01-2009, 07:20 PM

DrunkHillbilly

Regardless of any rumors about the Cardinals reducing the asking price, they will still require more than we have to offer. The rumors are said to be untrue about reducing the asking price of a 1st and a second to just a second round pick. I would not look for this to happen any time soon if at all. The Cardunals are willing to sit his *** if he doesn't want to contribute and they don't get a reasonable offer.

Note: As of draft day the Cardinals had only been contacted by 3 teams and heard only 1 offer. ONE!!!

05-01-2009, 08:55 PM

northwest

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Originally Posted by KansasCityChris

This post is absolutly nothing IMO. It seems that it is more of your desire than actual news and thats all good but, you should have put it in the other post.

didn't i say that i probably should have put it in the other thread? i appreciate your opinion, but we view the news on different levels.